Objective Why are there still no effective protocols for repairing the damaged nervous system? Our proposal addresses this question and: will link basic scientists and clinicians working in the fields of the and nerve repair with expertise in complementary technologies and well characterises experimental systems; produce and test fibronectin-based materials for use as implants in nerve repair; identify a quantitative relationship between mechanical load and adhesion in repaired peripheral nerves; develop devices for use when stretch-induced fibrosis is a major problem in nerve repair, such as the use of hyaluronan barrier layers. Assess the potential of fn -based material to support axonal regrowth in thes cns; train young european scientists and clinicians in experimental and clinical research methodologies; generate novel treatment strategies for nerve repair. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesneurobiologymedical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologyimplants Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-3. - Key action The "Cell factory" Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator KING'S COLLEGE LONDON Address Strand WC2R 2LS London GB See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (8) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all ERASMUS UNIVERSITEIT ROTTERDAM Netherlands EU contribution € 0,00 Address Burgemeester oudlaan 50 1738 Rotterdam See on map Links Website Opens in new window FIDIA ADVANCED BIOPOLYMERS SRL Italy EU contribution € 0,00 Address Via ponte della fabbrica 3/a 35031 Abano terme See on map INTERCYTEX LTD GB EU contribution € 0,00 Address Chadkirk road 16 SK6 3JY Stockport See on map NETHERLANDS RESEARCH SCHOOL FOR ASTRONOMY - LEGALLY REPRESENTED BY UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN Netherlands EU contribution € 0,00 Address 5,broerstraat 5 9712 CP Groningen See on map QUEEN MARY AND WESTFIELD COLLEGE - UNIVERSITY OF LONDON GB EU contribution € 0,00 Address Mile end road E1 4NS London See on map UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA Italy EU contribution € 0,00 Address Via 8 febbraio, 2 Padova See on map Links Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON GB EU contribution € 0,00 Address 30,guilford street 30 WC1N 1EH London See on map UNIVERSITY OF GENOVA Italy EU contribution € 0,00 Address Via balbi 5 16126 Genova See on map